Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2012K25
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, green-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently searching for a driven, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design, who is willing to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a determined team of designers, based in the exciting, multicultural Capital City of London.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Highly-competitive salary
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working opportunities
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects
- Actively contributing to the future development and direction of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
Overseeing and delivering a range of projects and developments
Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering design professionals, mentoring their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Overseeing design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
Managing infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders
Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring colleagues adhere to best practice at all times
Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
Contributing to the company's Business Development (BD) strategies, acting as a trusted representative
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy setting
Demonstrable experience of working with water-based, non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
Proficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more
Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
Prior experience of managing relevant projects and people
Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Hold a full, valid UK driving licence
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline
Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
Experience of working in a public-facing role
If you are interested in the role of Principal Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy